I went down to the river, sat beneath the willow tree The dew dropped on those willow leaves and it rolled right down on me And that's the reason I've got the weepin' willow blues I went up on the mountain, just as high as any girl could stand I looked down on that engine that took away my lovin' man And that's the reason I've got the weepin' willow blues I heard the whistle blowin', the fireman ring the bell They're takin' away that willow tree that give me this weepin' spell And that's the reason I've got the weepin' willow blues When you're broken hearted and your man is out of town Just go down to the river, take the chair and then sit down And if he don't come back to you, I'll tell you what to do Just jump right overboard, because he ain't no more to you! Well, 'cause I love my man, I kiss him mornin' noon and night I save my lovin' just for him, I try to treat him right But now he's gone and left me after all I tried to do The way he treats me, girls, he'll do the same to you! That's the reason I've got the weepin' willow blues